Washington, March 9 || A Democratic lawmaker has introduced a legislation in the US House of Representatives seeking to nullify President Donald Trump’s proclamation that imposed strict wage requirements and steep fees on employers hiring H-1B visa workers.
Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman announced the measure, titled the Welcoming International Success Act, aimed at reversing the September 2025 proclamation that mandated rigid wage levels and imposed a $100,000 fee on employers sponsoring H-1B workers .
“Trump’s shortsighted proclamation has created significant barriers for US employers, universities, hospitals, and research institutions that rely on highly-skilled professionals,” Watson Coleman said.
“The H-1B program does not replace the domestic workforce; it serves as a bridge between US talent and global talent that fuels US economic growth,” she added.
The H-1B visa programme allows US employers to hire foreign professionals in specialised fields where there are shortages of skilled workers. These include industries such as technology, engineering, healthcare, and education.